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Former NFL player charged with DUI in Franklin

Jay Cutler
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Former Vandy grad & NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for drunk driving in Franklin.

Cutler is charged with DUI, possession of a handgun, and other charges.

Franklin Police say he was involved in a minor traffic accident when he rear-ended another vehicle around 5 p.m. When officers arrived they said Cutler's eyes were bloodshot, he was slurring his words, and he had a strong smell of alcohol. Officers also found two guns in his car including a loaded pistol.

Police say Cutler refused to take the field sobriety test at the scene so they obtained it from a blood sample once they got a warrant.

Cutler was booked into the Williamson County Jail but was released on a $5,000 bond.

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